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Delica L300 Radiator....

Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:20 pm
by DELICAMANIA
So I'm gonna do the timing belt job at 120,000km as advised. Should the radiator usually be changed at that point? I believe it is the original copper one. How long do they last?


Thx

Re: Delica L300 Radiator....

Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 11:05 pm
by thedjjack
KEEP THE RADIATOR

take it too a rad shop and have it cleaned the new plastic aluminum rads are not as good.

Re: Delica L300 Radiator....

Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:29 am
by Rising Sun Auto Import
Pros & Cons for each type.
http://www.caparadiator.com/aluminumvscopper.html

Late model L300 have used aluminum, right?

Steven :M

Re: Delica L300 Radiator....

Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:30 am
by thedjjack
I would take an aluminum rad over copper...

but we are talking about a PLASTIC end tank radiator and not a true aluminum rad..sorry article does not compare the aluminum radiator you are getting

plastic tanks eventually leak at the joint, plastic tanks cannot be repaired by a rad shop (remember delica rads are not as easy to find on the road).

copper can be fixed by any rad shop, even the owner in the bush...

weight??? delica = race car?? I take a weight penalty for a radiator that can be serviced..

Re: Delica L300 Radiator....

Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:19 pm
by bionic
...second the Jack, the plastic tank units are good for a few years....maybe:( Recore by a reputable rad shop is the best option.
Rad weight?..really???...ha, ha, ha, ha... :-D